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There is No Best Time to Bloom

Here you see two people. One who started excelling in studies after high school. Another who was a topper all through school. Both engineers. One loves coding and works in IT. The other loves writing and is a freelancer providing DFY services to authors.
🍂 This season, as I take my walks, I have seen all the trees blooming at different times. The ones that changed colors early gave me as much joy as the ones that now vibrant with colors.
The leaves of all the trees once colored, fall to the floor and the cycle begins anew.
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Then why do we expect more of our children? Pushing them to bloom earlier and earlier? I see kids and parents in the rat race of life, running! Creating a panic.
I am a parent myself and I feel it. I wonder WHY is everyone running? What are they running towards? Should I run and make my kids run to? Will we get something early at the end of it? 🤔🤔🤔
The pressure is enough to break ME, and I worry for the life my children have ahead of them.
And then I remember that the topper in school (me) mostly used to sit in her bed studying all night. It is better to just enjoy the scenery and take things as they come. Allowing our family and my children the time to bloom and enjoy the moments we have together.
🤪 If you have been with me a while, you know I believe in balance.
We have one life to live⏳, so do our children. We all will eventually bloom. Shouldn’t we take our time to do so we can be as vibrant and vivid as we were meant to be?
So, if you are a parent feeling the pressure of pushing your kids to BE something MORE, remember they are already someone today. They will bloom into something different soon. Enjoy who they are NOW! For this moment in time will NEVER come back. 😍😍⏳
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Let’s Try Harder to Get Names Right

For those who are interested, My name while spelt A-di-ti… is sounded out at A-thee-ti (where the t sounds touches the roof of the mouth)
Hindi the , “the” and “t” sounds do not exist in English which make phonetic translations and sounding things out difficult, I understand.
Why do I mention this today, after a life time of people calling me different names? Atheethee, atithee, adviti, adt etc
1. It didn’t used to bother me at all, but of recent I have seen people WANTING to make an effort to learn how to say names. AND I have often felt like I should oblige by making it easier on them say I would say “ADT, like the security system”. I have realized in the past few days that I am in the wrong by doing that. When someone wants to make the effort, I should educate them to the best of my own knowledge as well.
2. While editing a few Hindi-English books and working on my own Hindi English resources (releasing next year), I realized that if we are raising kids to be more aware and accepting, we have to LET them and our friends be willing to make the effort in learning.
3. Also, when naming both my kids I THOUGHT I picked names that would be easier for them in this multicultural world but I don’t see that happening coz Aarav is often called aRAAV and Sharvi is often called SHAARvi … Plus a few friends face the same with their kids.
4. My kids’ school started doing squads like Harry Potter and in the name of being diverse they have a squad called Mitra. Which means friends in Hindi. Which is actually great coz my kids love having the tie to Indianness in their school. But they say Mi-tra and NOT Mitr with the t touching their mouth roof tops which is grating to the ears to me personally. When my daughter tries to tell teachers, they say, “oh! We can’t possibly get that right!”
And while all this is perfectly OKAY, it has a direct impact on my own personal efforts in teaching my kids Hindi as they also feel, “They can’t get it right!”
Learning is not easy. Evolving is NOT easy. Building acceptance, diversity and personal growth is uncomfortable work. And that is okay too. For all of us.

 

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Gift Ideas for Your Grandparents – Near or Far Away

Gift-giving can be a puzzling endeavor, particularly for those you know well. Over the years, you may have given any number of presents, and sometimes, you may feel like you’ve run out of ideas. Deciding on a gift for your grandparents can be challenging, but there are a number of ideas that are generally appreciated by grandparents everywhere.


Dinner Gift Certificates

Maybe there’s a restaurant in your grandparents’ vicinity that would be a treat for an enjoyable meal. Or maybe they have a favorite restaurant that they visit every time they have the chance. Many restaurants, offering a wide variety of foods, offer gift certificates that would be a wonderful gift for grandparents.

A Trip Away

Sometimes, adult children get together to pool their money to pay for a vacation for their grandparents. But even if you’re paying for it on your own, you can still provide a relaxing weekend away at a luxurious resort where they can enjoy dinner, golfing, indoor swimming, a spa experience, or shopping at local venues. This can be a wonderful way to provide an enjoyable experience for loved ones.

 

Framed Special Pictures

A special family photo, set into an attractive frame, makes the perfect gift for grandparents. Photos of good times past, big moments, and pictures of their kids in childhood conjure fond memories and bring years of enjoyment. Custom framing that suits your grandparents’ decor can make it a beautiful and appreciated gift. A great thing about custom framing vs pre-built frames is that you can select the frame design to fit their style and it can be any size you want. This enables you to fit the photo on the wall, no matter the size of the space.

Hobby Items

Your grandparents’ hobbies are a good area to tap for gift items. A knitter might enjoy a gift of beautiful yarns in a variety of colors or some new patterns. A golfer might enjoy a special putter to try. Books are always the right choice for avid readers. With a little research, you can find a broad range of gifts for scrapbookers, stamp-collectors, auto tinkerers, and any other type of hobby.

Theater, Concert, or Movie Tickets

Everyone enjoys an evening out at a concert, theater production, or even a newly released movie. Your local venues offer gift certificates for these events that make good gifts for grandparents and others that are difficult to choose gifts for. You can go as expensive or inexpensive as you like, to find the perfect evening out for your grandparents.

Some grandparents are easy to buy gifts for. Others have less specific tastes. Sometimes, finding the right gift is a question of knowing your grandparents’ personalities. Other times, it’s choosing something fresh and surprising. If you give it a bit of thought and research on the internet a bit, you can find a gift that your grandparent or grandparents will truly appreciate.

Hopefully, these gift ideas will help you find the PERFECT gift for your grandparents – near or far away.

 

Why It's Important to Start Building Credit at a Young Age

Why It’s Important to Start Building Credit at a Young Age

Raising your kids will involve many challenges along the way. On any given day, it might seem
exhausting just meeting even half of their current needs. Looking ahead to their future needs
might seem intimidating, but there are a few things that you can do to make sure their future is
safe and secure. If you can help them start building credit at a young age, they’ll benefit later.

Credit History Matters

The length of someone’s credit history is a major factor in determining their overall score. The
longer someone’s credit history is, the better their rating should be. If you can get the younger
members of your family started off before they are financially independent, then their credit
scores will start off stronger once they are out on their own.

Money Management Lessons

Developing a good credit history is one thing, but maintaining it is another. While your kid might
not have bills or even income while still living at home, they need to learn how to manage
money well. Earning a good credit rating or score is great, but protecting it is even better. You
can use this to not only teach them how to save money and handle bills. In the end, it’s all for
their benefit.

Learning About The Financial World

The financial world is a complicated place, from credit cards to cryptocurrency, it can all be so
confusing for someone who’s new. Helping your child join a bank or credit union is a chance to
help them learn about financial institutions and their products and services long before they
attain adulthood and would find out the hard way.

Early Adult Life Is Ideal

Having a good credit score impacts a lot more than just getting approved for loans. Early in their
adult years, your child might get better car insurance rates based on having a better credit score
than others their age. Credit checks are also increasingly common for many employment
positions, so a good rating might open up pay check possibilities for someone with no
experience.

Key Takeaways

Getting your children to start building credit from a young age has many benefits for them down
the road:
● Longer credit history means higher scores.
● They learn how to manage money years before they will actually rely on it.
● You can teach them about different financial institutions and accounts.
● Their early adult life will start off on better financial footing.

In conclusion, it’s ideal to start planning for your child’s future, and this is the perfect choice to start with. So why wait?

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Unique and Mindful Gift Ideas for Children this Holiday Season

You may have a family tradition of exchanging gifts during holidays or special occasions. We all want to make sure we give a mindful gift to our children and loved ones during the holiday season.

Regardless of the holiday, the concept of gift purchasing never gets easier. For some people, it
even gets stressful trying to find the perfect gift for your loved one. There is nothing that cheers
children up like the thought of receiving gifts from their parents. Therefore, you might want to get
your children skills that resonate with what they love. Purchasing gifts for children is especially
difficult, especially when you have no idea what your children need. However, you can have an
insight into the right holiday gifts to buy for them when you go through this article.

Unique Gift Ideas for a Mindful Holiday Season

1. Jewelry

Jewelry is among the presents that kids love, and as such, you can never go wrong by
purchasing one. However, since the jewelry recipient is your child, you may need to be careful
with your choice since losing it may be possible. You may consider buying different kinds of
jewelry for your children, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and watches. You may even
decide to personalize the jewelry for your child to feel like you made an effort to get the perfect
gift. In jewelry personalization, you may need to consider going for jewelry made from photos.
You can achieve this by incorporating the images in a necklace or even a bracelet. Your child
may value this jewelry more since it will be part of a precious memory as they grow.

2. Books

Books may be the last thing on your mind, when it comes to gift purchases for your child.
However, books are the perfect gifts since they help your children develop their cognitive skills
from the onset. Besides, your child also improves communication skills as they learn how to
order their words from the books. There are several children’s books that you may consider
buying. Purchasing a personalized children’s book may be an even better idea. In this book, you
may decide to make your child the star of the book. Your child will not only consider this gift to
be fun but also unique.

3. An Instrument

Has your child shown an interest in music? It is a great hobby for any child to have because it
teaches motor skills, dedication, listening skills, and many other useful habits that they should
start developing at a young age. Entry-level instruments can be very affordable, depending on
what they show an interest in. A children’s guitar or a piano can be under $100. You can include
lessons with the instrument or buy them a manual/book to learn from. There is also an
abundance of free resources online for them to utilize. If they show a continued interest over the
year, look into getting a nicer instrument and potentially lessons to hone their ability. This is a
great investment and provides life-long skills.

 


4. Shoes

Most kids are obsessed with shoes. For this reason, they will constantly be asking you for your
credit card to purchase new sneakers or a pair of heels at the mall. When there is a new
sneakers edition that your kid has been eyeing, it may be the perfect gift to buy them. Getting
your child such a gift may improve their holiday spirit. You may also consider buying your child
personalized shoes. Nowadays, you can purchase dull sneakers and consider having them
printed with creative designs. You may also consider involving your child in the purchase of the
new shoes. Most of the time, when you set out to buy shoes alone, you may acknowledge those
which your child has no interest in or the wrong shoe size. It would be best to have your child
accompany you to the shoe store to get it right the first time.

5. Meaningful/thoughtful actions for stocking stuffers

Maybe money is tight this year with your family. There are still ways to provide meaningful gifts
for your kids without spending much money. Quality time is the best gift you can give to your
family. It can be difficult to make enough time during the year, between work and other
commitments you may have. A great gift can be planning a low-cost family trip somewhere. You
could go to the beach or a lake, hiking, camping, or to a local museum if your family is into
history or art. It’s the time together that matters, not the destination.

Think about your children’s interests before choosing stocking stuffers. Are they artistic? You
can get them art supplies if that is the case. Are they into science? You can get a kit or create
one for a scientific experiment. It’s important to support their interests and realize that as they
grow some interests might disappear or change. The more they can try at a young age, the
better.


Finally, printing pictures of your kids or your whole family together is a great stocking stuffer.
You can put it in a frame or create a collage/crafted photo book if you enjoy crafting. There are
many non-toy and affordable options for stocking stuffers.

 

Conclusion

Buying your children gifts can be quite daunting. However, you may not want to see your child
register a disappointed look when they unwrap their gift during the holidays. Therefore, it would
be wise to research what your kid loves and hopes to one day get. When the facility is practical
and cost-effective, it will not hurt to purchase it for your child. Besides, it should be your joy to
see your child happy, especially during the holidays.

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How to Teach Your Kids to Be Independent Self-Starters

All parents want what’s best for their kids. No matter how many parenting books you read, though, it might feel impossible to determine if you’re giving too much guidance or too little. Too far in either direction has the potential to diminish a child’s sense of independence and ability to self-motivate. These are some general rules that any parent can live by to ensure their child’s future is bright and promising.

It’s the Effort That Counts

It’s often tempting to focus on results rather than the work that went into them in this output-driven world. As a parent, it’s your job to pay attention to how hard your child is working, regardless of whether they succeed or fail.

Stick to a Schedule

Children are already going through enough with the growing pains of physical and mental development. It’s all the more important for them to be eating and sleeping at regular times. In a chaotic world, this regularity makes at least those simple things certain.

Play Is Important

An overworked lifestyle is all too common in the modern professional world. If a child isn’t encouraged to dive into fun recreational and extracurricular activities, they’re sure to lose the passion for work done in the classroom. Hard work pairs best with hard play, providing kids a place to explore feelings and roles outside of their regular daily life.

 

Let Them Make Their Own Mistakes

Although it’s hard for any parent to do, you have to let your kids stumble and even fall sometimes. When a misstep can become a teachable experience, it’s probably in your child’s best interest to let them work it out on their own. It may be hard, but shielding your child from all negative experiences will only make it harder when they’re faced with adult-sized consequences later on in life.

Praise Specific Things

It’s easy to tell your child that they did a good job at something, but sometimes praise has to go deeper than that in order to be effective. It can be as simple as noticing that she or he got an excellent grade in a subject they were struggling with, or it can be complimenting specific qualities of a project they completed.

Focus on Schooling

Many young independent self-starters attend private schools, like the Delphian School. These types of schools can give your children even more responsibility, which teaches them to be a self-starter and will help them in their lives down the road.

Having the skill to be a self-starter pays off in education and careers. Use the above tips to help your children develop this valuable skill while they are young. 

 

 

 

How to Teach Your Kids to Be Independent Self-Starters

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Road Trips with your Babies : Tips To Help Things Go Smoothly

When your baby arrived, it was without a doubt one of the happiest times of your life. But while you’ve been busy getting adjusted to having your new little family member around the house, you may have given little thought to what will transpire once it’s time for your baby’s first road trip. To make sure things go smoothly, here are a few things you can do prior to hitting the road.

Pack the Night Before

Before the big day arrives, make it a point to pack your car the night before your trip. Along with your stuff, always pack plenty of diapers, baby wipes, and other supplies you’ll need during the trip. By doing so, you won’t have to waste time during the morning trying to hurry around and get everything in its proper place, which can set the stage for your baby to be cranky during the excursion.

Have a Smooth Ride

Since this will be your baby’s first road trip, the last thing you want is for your car to have mechanical issues once you are on the highway. To avoid this scenario, get your car checked over by your mechanic prior to your trip. One of the best things you can do is get a new set of Nissan tires for your vehicle since new tires will give you a smooth and safe ride as you and your baby cruise down the highway together.

Build-in Time for Breaks

If your road trip will be somewhat long, you should definitely plan some time to take some rest breaks along the way. While giving you a chance to stretch your legs, it will also let you and your baby get some fresh air, something to eat, and have the chance to have some quiet time together.

Bring a Friend Along

While your baby will naturally be great company during the ride, you may want to make it even more fun and relaxing by asking one of your best friends to come along for the ride. Not only will this give you someone else to help you out with your baby, but it will also allow you the chance to have some adult conversation during the road trip.

Pack Activities for Your Older Kids

Your older kids may get restless. This would be the perfect time to pick up books and small games or dvds to pick up for the trip.

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Even though you may be nervous about your baby’s first road trip, there’s no need to worry. If you have a friend with you, make plans well in advance, and know your car is in great shape, this road trip will be one you’ll always remember.

 

 

 

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How To Make Your Child’s Birthday Memorable

When it comes to your child’s birthday, you want everything on that special day to be absolutely perfect. Whether your child is a toddler, pre-teen, or is approaching adulthood, it’s still important to you that they realize just how much you love them on their special day. If you want to make your child’s next birthday one that will be memorable for years to come, try these fun tips.

The Balloon Surprise

An especially fun activity to do with younger kids is to use a balloon surprise to get their birthday off to a great start. To do so, wait until they have fallen asleep the night before their birthday. Once you’re sure the coast is clear, enter their room quietly and scatter balloons all around the room. Upon waking up the next morning, your child will have a room full of color.

A Special or Unique Breakfast

You could start your child’s day off with cereal or eggs as they may normally start their day, or you can create something a little more unique and special for your child’s birthday. Something like kaiser buns with cream cheese and egg may be a great way to make the breakfast memorable. It’s delicious and will give them the energy they need for the day of festivities. Plus, you could make a tradition out of it so it’s something they look forward to each year.

Let Them Decorate Their Birthday Cake

If you plan on giving your child a birthday cake, then you can make the day more memorable by allowing them to decorate their cake. With so many types of frosting, sprinkles, and other goodies available, your child will have a blast creating the perfect cake for their party.

A Treasure Hunt for Gifts

Instead of simply handing your child their birthday presents, do a treasure hunt for the gifts. By turning the gift-giving process into a game, you can add a level of fun and suspense by leaving clues inside and outside your home, turning it into a combination treasure/scavenger hunt. For added fun, put some physical activity challenges into the hunt, such as having them climb a small tree or something else to locate their gifts.

Give Them a Birthday Letter

Giving your child a birthday letter will be something they are sure to cherish as they get older. When writing this letter to your child, don’t hold back on highlighting those special moments from the past year. Whether you tell them how proud you are of the grades they got in school, how they handled a particularly stressful situation, or how much it means to you to see them growing up to be a fantastic person, it’s a sure bet this letter will become a treasured possession. If your child doesn’t know how to read yet, this is an amazing opportunity to read it to them to be even more personal.

Whether you do one of these activities or all of them, your child’s birthday will be more memorable than you ever thought possible!

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Science as a Solution to Problems in Folk Tales

In most folktales, science never plays a role. The characters’ problems take place because they don’t understand the world around them. Understanding the world means thinking like a scientist. Scientists analyze events; they  look for cause and effect. And they make changes to prevent repeating mistakes. A scientific attitude can make the
difference between being frightened and feeling confident. A scientific approach to life enables people to learn and adapt, rather than live in fear. Perhaps, science could be used as a solution to some folktale problems.

In the original folktales, Chicken Little felt something land on her head and became frightened that the sky was falling. Goldilocks became frightened when the Three Bears found her sleeping in their house, after she had eaten their porridge and broken their furniture. The Three Little Pigs were afraid that the Big Bad Wolf planned to eat them.

What if Chicken Little did an experiment to find out if the sky was falling? What if Goldilocks knew how to repair the things she broke? What if the Three Little Pigs knew how to build wolf-proof houses? And better yet, what if they knew how to make good use of all that huffing and puffing?

Do you ever wonder how folktales would come out differently if the protagonists knew some scientific principles?

Let’s Think about Science in Folk Tales

Chicken Little thought the sky was falling because an acorn fell on her head. Her friends all went to tell the king this scary story. But on the way to the King’s palace, Foxy Woxy caught them and tricked them – because they didn’t know about foxes or how to avoid their foxy tricks. But what if Chicken Little was a scientist? What if her friend Henny Penny liked to do experiments? What if their other friends, Goosey Loosey and Turkey Lurkey did experiments, too? And what if they discovered how gravity works? Could they use their new knowledge to defeat Foxy Woxy? Would Chicken Little become the next Sir Isaac Newton?

Goldilocks walked into the Three Bears’  home while they were out for a walk. She ate their porridge. She broke their furniture, and then she slept in one of their beds. She’s just a child. Maybe she didn’t know better. But what if she knew how to cool the hot porridge? What if she knew how to use a screwdriver to repair the chair she broke? What if she left the Three Bears’  home better than she found it? And best-of-all, what if she could help Baby Bear with a problem, when the bears came back from their walk?
Knowing how to use the six simple machines can make a real difference in the quality of life.
Goldilocks could become a welcome guest in the Three Bears’ home.

In the original version of The Three Little Pigs, only one pig knows how to build a wolf-proof house. Suppose all three of the little pigs had been to architecture school and all three built safe sturdy wolf-proof homes? Then, when the wolf came by and did his huffing and puffing, he couldn’t blow any of their houses down. Still, none of the three pigs could go out of their houses, because without walls and a roof to protect them, the wolf could eat them. In this situation, safe houses aren’t enough. The pigs still need more science. Now we have three
hungry pigs and one hungry wolf. And none of them are going anywhere to solve their mutual problem. But there’s still all that huffing and puffing to deal with. That huffing and puffing has to be good for something. Can our story characters use the huffing and puffing to make food for them all to eat? Can it enable them
all to become friends?

Folktales present characters with problems they need to solve…

Often the solutions in the original stories are violent. Violence is not something we want to teach our children. Violence is not a good solution to life’s problems. Wolves shouldn’t get to trap foolish animals, just because they made a mistake and thought the sky was falling. Goldilocks shouldn’t be chased away from the Three Bears’  home as if she was a criminal. And that hungry wolf shouldn’t become stew for the three little pigs to eat. Peaceful solutions for these problems do exist. Science can provide us with answers.
Chicken Little and her friends can discover how gravity works.
Goldilocks can learn to use the six simple machines to fix what she breaks.

The Three Little Pigs can figure out that what seems to be a problem is often just a resource out of place. That huffing and puffing can be used to grind wheat and feed them all. I’ve created a series of Science Folktales. All of them have peaceful, productive solutions. And readers can learn some scientific principles as they watch the
characters solve their problems in ways that benefit everybody. A scientific attitude prevents the need for violence, and opens up new peaceful solutions to once scary problems. You can probably think of folktales that you would like to see have happy endings, solutions that are mutually beneficial for all the characters.

Lois Wickstrom earned her BA in biology with Chemistry and English minors. She is the creator of the Imagenie videos on YouTube and the Science Folktales series, which includes Chicken Little Investigates, and Huff…Puff…Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart. She is also co-author of Xenia Navarro and the Magic Ants, the Nessie’s Grotto series. Her forthcoming book from Dreaming Big is Mr. Barsin’s Toy Emporium. She has been married for 54 years, has two children and four grandchildren.

Lois’s Books are:

Chicken Little Investigates
Huff…Puff…Grind! The 3 Little Pigs Get Smart
Fee, Fi, Fo, Grow! The Real Magic of the Beans (a retelling of Jack and the
Beanstalk)
Goldilocks and the Six Simple Machines
Little Red, The Detective (a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood)
And soon to be published:
The Fairest of the All (a retelling of Snow White)
Saving the Gingerbread House (A retelling of Hansel and Gretel)
Is That the Wrong Egg? (A retelling of The Ugly Duckling)

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Lois’s website is HTTP://www.LookUnderRocks.com

Lois’s Books Are Here on Amazon


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Raising Mindfulness – Diverse Reading Challenge

Summer is upon us. This means we are all looking for books to help our kids raise their level of mindfulness via books. This diverse reading challenge around mindfulness provides you not just with ONE book but each book is a part of a series of books that all empower children to be mindful, empathetic, kind, confident and build a strong value system while providing a global view.

Buy them via the links provided or find them at your local library. You can even make a request to your local librarian or add a book request on your library’s website.

Read through the books and track the books via this handy pdf to keep track of all your summer reading. Make sure to download our Holiday Activity guide for reading comprehension activities that go along with ANY book list.

You can download our reading tracker here – CLICK HERE

Dancing in Thatha’s Footsteps

by Srividhya Venkat

On Sundays, Varun has his karate lesson, and his sister Varsha heads to dance school with their grandfather. One weekend, Varun reluctantly accompanies his sister to her lesson. Bored of waiting, he peeks into the classroom, and almost immediately, he is fascinated by the rhythm and grace of bharatanatyam, a dance from India that Varsha is learning to perfect. Varun tries a few moves at home in secret because…well, boys don’t dance, do they? His grandfather is not so sure. Will Thatha be able to convince Varun to dance in his footsteps?

Find ALL books by Yali Books here.

 

I Can Handle It

Kids learn well through repetition, and simple easy to ‘get’ language. Your children will incorporate the mindful mantra I Can HandleIt almost immediately after reading this book!

Positive self-talk is incredibly important for improving and maintaining mental health and the mindful mantra books are a way to plant that positivity right into a child’s head! Help your child learn to handle difficult emotions along with Sebastien, and provide a tool for lifelong confidence.

Check out the MINDFUL MANTRA SERIES

 

by Argyro Graphy

Bentley the hippo has a dream to go to the moon. As his journey begins, he runs into a silly monkey, Jaxon, who thinks throwing bananas is sharing. Bentley’s goal is to inspire children to do better, be kinder, accept and respect each other regardless of size, color, shape, gender or religion; and to help those that face other difficulties and challenges. Without “preaching” Bentley teaches children valuable lessons. Bentley’s bubbly personality inspires children to be curious as to what will happen next in this 5-book series. Get ready to fall in love with Bentley.

Check out all the Hippo Books

 

 

Cami and Wyatt Have Too Much Screen Time

by Stacy C. Bauer

Cami and Wyatt love their screen time. Watching movies and playing games on their tablets is so much fun! But are they missing out on other things? And are their family and friends feeling ignored? Screen time addicts of ALL AGES will find this book relatable and funny. Parents in particular will appreciate the gentle suggestions that inspire and empower kids to power down. Join Cami and Wyatt in the third book of the Cami Kangaroo and Wyatt Too series, as they try to break this bad habit and find their way back to the real world.

Check out all the Cami and Wyatt Too Books

 

 

by Pridhee

Help your children learn numbers 1-10 in Hindi in a fun way! Based on the old Hindi rhyme “Ek Tha Raja Ka Beta”, this is an interactive board book with lift the flaps and pull tabs that will keep the children captivated.

 

by Jasmine Paul 

Do you wish your child could be more responsible with money?

Kass budgets her money carefully and expects her brother Joey to do the same. But Joey spends every dollar he earns. When he realizes he hasn’t saved enough money to pay for something he’s been dreaming about, Joey must either learn to budget or risk giving up his dream.

A Boy, A Budget, and a Dream helps teach financial literacy and money management to children ages 4-8 in a fun and easy to comprehend way!

by Sunita Shah 

Hanuman Chalisa was composed by Sage Tulsidas in the 16th century in Awadhi language. (that’s over 400 years ago). Hanuman is a devotee of Lord Rama and one of the well-known characters in the Hindu epic “Ramayana”. Hanuman is Hindu’s original super hero, the monkey god. Hanuman Chalisa holds a special place and importance in the Hindu religion as it highlights Hanuman’s unique qualities. There are forty verses praising Hanuman, each line has been translated by The Jai Jais for children to easily understand. Chanting the Chalisa creates positive energy and vibrations. Children who recite the Chalisa, will be filled with wisdom and strength. Sometimes children try to do things that can be challenging or tricky, and can cause them to become sad or frustrated. Praying to Hanuman can help children accomplish difficult tasks. He can bring peace and happiness to their minds, and achieve well being.

From the series – The Jai Jais Legend Series

I Love BOBA!

by Katrina Liu

“I love BOBA!” is a colorful rhyming picture book inspired by the author, Katrina Liu’s, love of boba. With the bubble tea craze happening worldwide, it’s hard to believe that there isn’t a children’s book out there that celebrates this spectacular drink! This 36 page picture book features whimsical and fun illustrations that include so many amazing reasons why boba is so great! As if you need a book to convince you!

Cousins Forever

French Edition by Elisavet Arkolaki

Cousins Forever is a beautifully written and illustrated book that captures the special relationship that cousins share. When one of the two families moves abroad, the two cousins do not let the distance come between them. They talk often about their friends, animals, different seasons, and outdoor activities, via video chat. With new words and languages being part of their everyday life, the two girls come up with a fun, painting game, the “Word Swap”.

A lovely tribute to the unique friendship of cousins. Parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents can share this book with little ones who are just beginning the lifelong journey as cousins together. Close friends are family also, so if you don’t have an extended family, your child’s best friend may also be referred to as a cousin. Available in 18 languages.

Check out all the Other multilingual books by Elisavet

Little Cat Feels Left Out

by Dori Durbin

What is so special about Mr. Fuzzby? He can’t possibly be a better best friend than Little Cat… right? Is Little Cat being LEFT OUT?

Little Cat sets out on a mission to learn what makes Mr. Fuzzby tick. But what she discovers about true friendship will surprise children and parents alike!

Friendships can be tricky, help your child see them in a new way! If your child has ever struggled with disappointing friendships or feeling LEFT OUT, then this book is for you both! Help your child identify behaviors of good friends, ways they can be even better friends, and that no one ever has to FEEL LEFT OUT!

With relatable, child-like animal characters and comical illustrations, “Little Cat Feels Left Out” will engage and elate even the youngest of readers. Be prepared to read it again… and again!

Check out the The Little Cat Feelings Series

My Sister’s Super Skills

by Lauren Mosback

David is having a rough day…but his emotions are no match for his older sister Lily, who swoops in to save the day with some super skills! When Lily observes her brother feeling frustrated, sad, and irritable, she quickly shows him some helpful tips and tricks to help him feel better. And though David might not feel like jumping up and down for joy at that very minute, he soon learns that an improved mood is just a few actions away. Will Lily’s super skills be enough to save the day?

Fred the Super Saves the Mangroves

by Pina Bird

Fred’s new adventure takes you on a trip deep into the mangrove forests of Australia. While taking in all the beauty of this new habitat, Fred discovers that the forest is at risk and needs immediate help. How will Fred and his friends save the mangroves? Join the adventure and find out what they learn about the mangrove forests.

From the series – Fred the Super Series

A Curious Boy Named Jeff: Based on Jeff Bezos’s Life

by Kay B

Jeff is a very successful person. He runs his own company called Amazon. Amazon helps people buy and sell anything using the computer and internet. So, how did Jeff become successful? What is one value that has helped him? BEING CURIOUS!

Jeff likes to read, ask questions and observe the world around him. He discovers new things every day and every day he works to help makes peoples’ lives easier. We always teach children about remarkable people of the past. But what about those in the present? What can children learn from them?

Little Kids’ Big Lessons series focuses on successful, inspirational people of today, and highlights a key value that has helped each one of them achieve their success. The first book of the series is about Jeffrey P. Bezos, founder of Amazon.

From the series – Little Kids’ Big Lessons Series

I Love Masala Me

by Nikita Gupta

Joselyn and Amit are children that belong to two worlds, and two different but beautiful cultures. Growing up, they could choose to assimilate into American culture completely, or they could choose to embrace their multicultural heritage. They both decide to celebrate the richness of their multicultural (Indian and American) identities. This book is a celebration of culture and multicultural identity through food from chicken nuggets and chicken pakora, to cheese curds and paneer tikka, etc. Find yourself immersed in a delightful children’s book that explores the gift of being a masala or a multicultural child, all while you enjoy learning some Hindi and English too. I love masala me is a simple story that encourages children not to shun being different but to love it. In today’s diverse and divisive climate, self-love, acceptance, and inclusion are of the utmost importance, and what better way to convey this message than through food.

Sparkles of Joy

by Aditi Wardhan Singh

Empathy comes from knowledge.

Caleb, a new neighbor, joins a Diwali themed play date. Will Riya and her friends be able to make Caleb feel comfortable?

Explore Diwali, Christmas Hanukkah , similarities and differences. Find out how cultures around the world sparkle in different ways. Enjoy this fun story that takes you around the world, written by multi-award winning Author Aditi Wardhan Children.

The Sparkling Me Series books are ideal for elementary aged kids, preschoolers and teachers. Conversation starters, a Diya making activity and a resource guide come with this book.

Check out all the books in the Sparkling Me Series

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Includes Reading comprehension exercises, boredom busters and creative thinking work sheets.

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Simple Tips to Make Traveling with Family Easier

Are‌ ‌you‌ ‌planning‌ ‌on ‌travel‌ing ‌with‌ ‌your‌ ‌family‌ ‌this‌ ‌summer?‌ ‌Do you need easy tips for the same? There‌ ‌are‌ ‌a‌ ‌number‌ ‌of‌ ‌things‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌need‌ ‌to‌ ‌do‌ ‌in‌ ‌order‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌the‌ ‌trip‌ ‌a‌ ‌safe‌ ‌and‌ ‌easy‌ ‌one.‌ ‌These‌ ‌handy‌ ‌tips‌ ‌will‌ ‌keep‌ ‌you‌ ‌fully‌ ‌up‌ ‌to‌ ‌speed‌ ‌so‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌can‌ ‌get‌ ‌there‌ ‌in‌ ‌a‌ ‌hurry.‌ ‌Keep‌ ‌them‌ ‌in‌ ‌mind‌ ‌as‌ ‌you plan‌ ‌your‌ ‌next‌ ‌fun-filled‌ ‌family‌ ‌summer‌ ‌vacation‌ ‌trip.‌ Here are easy tips to traveling with family.

Easy Tips to Make Traveling with Family Easier

 

‌Make‌ ‌Sure‌ ‌to‌ ‌Plan‌ ‌Everything‌ ‌in‌ ‌Advance‌ ‌

Are‌ ‌you‌ ‌planning‌ ‌to‌ ‌go‌ ‌to‌ ‌a‌ ‌special‌ ‌destination‌ ‌this‌ ‌summer?‌ ‌You‌ ‌may‌ ‌be‌ ‌looking‌ ‌forward‌ ‌to‌ ‌a‌ ‌fun‌ ‌week‌ ‌or‌ ‌two‌ ‌of‌ ‌outdoor‌‌ ‌‌tent‌ ‌camping‌.‌ ‌If‌ ‌this‌ ‌is‌ ‌the‌ ‌case,‌ ‌it’s‌ ‌a‌ ‌good‌ ‌idea‌ ‌to‌ ‌get‌ ‌all‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌details planned‌ ‌out‌ ‌well‌ ‌in‌ ‌advance.‌ ‌This‌ ‌is‌ ‌a‌ ‌move‌ ‌that‌ ‌will‌ ‌save‌ ‌you‌ ‌a‌ ‌great‌ ‌deal‌ ‌of‌ ‌time,‌ ‌effort,‌ ‌and‌ ‌money‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌long‌ ‌run.‌ 
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For‌ ‌example,‌ ‌you‌ ‌may‌ ‌be‌ ‌traveling‌ ‌during‌ ‌a‌ ‌time‌ ‌of‌ ‌urgent‌ ‌pandemic‌ ‌restrictions.‌ ‌Since‌ ‌these‌ ‌are‌ ‌apt‌ ‌to‌ ‌recur‌ ‌at‌ ‌unknown‌ ‌intervals,‌ ‌it’s‌ ‌a‌ ‌good‌ ‌idea‌ ‌to‌ ‌keep‌ ‌up‌ ‌to‌ ‌date‌ ‌with‌ ‌current‌ ‌travel‌ ‌conditions.‌ ‌You‌ ‌should‌ ‌also‌ ‌check‌ ‌daily‌ ‌to‌ ‌see‌ ‌if‌ ‌the‌ ‌destination‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌and‌ ‌your‌ ‌family‌ ‌wish‌ ‌to‌ ‌travel‌ ‌to‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ ‌open‌ ‌during‌ ‌this‌ ‌particular‌ ‌period.‌ 
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You‌ ‌should‌ ‌also‌ ‌be‌ ‌sure‌ ‌to‌ ‌stock‌ ‌up‌ ‌on‌ ‌all‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌various‌ ‌items‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌need‌ ‌in‌ ‌order‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌your‌ ‌trip‌ ‌a‌ ‌pleasant‌ ‌one.‌ ‌This‌ ‌means‌ ‌getting‌ ‌plenty‌ ‌of‌ ‌snacks,‌ ‌first‌ ‌aid‌ ‌supplies,‌ sunscreen,‌ ‌bug‌ ‌repellent,‌ ‌drinks,‌ ‌and‌ ‌anything‌ ‌else‌ ‌you‌ ‌may‌ ‌need.‌ ‌The‌ ‌time‌ ‌to‌ ‌gather‌ ‌up‌ ‌all‌ ‌of‌ ‌these‌ ‌items‌ ‌is‌ ‌in‌ ‌the‌ ‌weeks‌ ‌before‌ ‌you‌ ‌plan‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌your‌ ‌trip.‌ 
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Use‌ ‌Apps‌ ‌to‌ ‌Make‌ ‌Reservations‌ ‌Easier‌ ‌

Another‌ ‌crucial‌ ‌way‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌can‌ ‌make‌ ‌your‌ ‌trip‌ ‌a‌ ‌much‌ ‌easier‌ ‌experience‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌ ‌for‌ ‌you‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌the‌ ‌maximum‌ ‌use‌ ‌of‌ ‌a‌ ‌whole‌ ‌slew‌ ‌of‌ ‌handy‌‌ ‌‌travel‌ ‌apps‌.‌ ‌These‌ ‌apps‌ ‌have‌ ‌been‌ ‌specially‌ ‌designed‌ ‌in‌ ‌order‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌all‌ ‌of‌ ‌your‌ ‌arrangements,‌ ‌such‌ ‌as‌ ‌motel‌ ‌or‌ ‌flight‌ ‌reservations,‌ ‌easier‌ ‌to‌ ‌finalize‌ ‌and‌ ‌keep‌ ‌track‌ ‌of.‌ ‌
You‌ ‌can‌ ‌use‌ ‌apps‌ ‌in‌ ‌order‌ ‌to‌ ‌shop‌ ‌around‌ ‌for‌ ‌the‌ ‌best‌ ‌prices‌ ‌on‌ ‌motels,‌ ‌airline‌ ‌fares,‌ ‌gas,‌ ‌food,‌ ‌and‌ ‌a‌ ‌thousand‌ ‌other‌ ‌conveniences.‌ ‌You‌ ‌can‌ ‌also‌ ‌use apps‌ ‌to‌ ‌book‌ ‌your‌ ‌stay‌ ‌at‌ ‌your‌ ‌destination‌ ‌of‌ ‌choice.‌ ‌Using‌ ‌these‌ ‌handy‌ ‌apps‌ ‌helps‌ ‌you‌ ‌plan‌ ‌out‌ ‌the‌ ‌best‌ ‌time‌ ‌to‌ ‌make‌ ‌a ‌trip‌ ‌with ‌your‌ ‌family.‌ ‌They‌ ‌are‌ ‌great‌ ‌at‌ ‌helping‌ ‌you‌ ‌save‌ ‌money too.‌ 
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Above‌ ‌all,‌ ‌these‌ ‌apps‌ ‌are‌ ‌here‌ ‌to‌ ‌help‌ ‌you‌ ‌plan‌ ‌your‌ ‌trip‌ ‌down‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌last‌ ‌detail.‌ ‌You‌ ‌may‌ ‌wish‌ ‌to‌ ‌use‌ ‌a‌ ‌particular‌ ‌site’s‌ ‌camping‌ ‌facilities.‌ ‌However,‌ ‌you‌ ‌may‌ ‌also‌ ‌wish‌ ‌to‌ ‌customize‌ ‌your‌ ‌particular‌ ‌vacation‌ ‌package‌ ‌so‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌aren’t‌ ‌charged‌ ‌for‌ ‌hunting‌ ‌or‌ ‌fishing‌ ‌facilities‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ don’t‌ ‌care‌ ‌to‌ ‌use.‌ ‌Apps‌ ‌let‌ ‌you‌ ‌customize‌ ‌your‌ ‌experience.‌ 
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Choose‌ ‌the‌ ‌Best‌ ‌Route‌ ‌to‌ ‌Travel‌ ‌

One‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌most‌ ‌important‌ ‌things‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌need‌ ‌to‌ ‌keep‌ ‌in‌ ‌mind‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌course‌ ‌of‌ ‌your‌‌trip‌ ‌is‌ ‌the‌ ‌route‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌take.‌ ‌This‌ ‌is‌ ‌extra‌ ‌important‌ ‌because‌ ‌you‌ ‌may‌ ‌be‌ ‌traveling‌ ‌during‌ ‌a‌‌time‌ ‌of‌ ‌pandemic‌ ‌crisis.‌ ‌You‌ ‌want‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌sure‌ ‌that‌ ‌the‌ ‌path‌ ‌that‌ ‌you‌ ‌take‌ ‌to‌ ‌your‌ ‌vacation‌ ‌spot‌ ‌is‌‌primed‌ ‌to‌ ‌keep‌ ‌you‌ ‌free‌ ‌of‌ ‌any‌ ‌infection‌ ‌hot‌ ‌spots.‌
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This‌ ‌is‌ ‌all‌ ‌the‌ ‌more‌ ‌important‌ ‌if‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌going‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌ ‌making‌ ‌the‌ ‌journey‌ ‌by‌ ‌car.‌ ‌You‌ ‌want‌ ‌to‌ ‌be‌‌sure‌ ‌that‌ ‌the‌ ‌route‌ ‌you‌ ‌take‌ ‌keeps‌ ‌you‌ ‌well‌ ‌clear‌ ‌of‌ ‌dangerous‌ ‌areas.‌ ‌You‌ ‌don’t‌ ‌want‌ ‌to‌ ‌have‌ ‌to‌‌pull‌ ‌over‌ ‌to‌ ‌use‌ ‌the‌ ‌restroom‌ ‌in‌ ‌an‌ ‌area‌ ‌where‌ ‌a‌ ‌curfew‌ ‌has‌ ‌been,‌ ‌or‌ ‌is‌ ‌about‌ ‌to‌ ‌be,‌ ‌imposed.‌‌This‌ ‌will‌ ‌put‌ ‌unnecessary‌ ‌stress‌ ‌on‌ ‌your‌ ‌family.‌
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If‌ ‌you‌ ‌are‌ ‌flying,‌ ‌be‌ ‌aware‌ ‌of‌ ‌any‌ ‌restrictions‌ ‌that‌ ‌may‌ ‌be‌ ‌in‌ ‌place‌ ‌regarding‌ ‌the‌ ‌area‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌be‌‌arriving‌ ‌in.‌ ‌Make‌ ‌sure‌ ‌to‌ ‌know‌ ‌all‌ ‌of‌ ‌these‌ ‌rules‌ ‌in‌ ‌advance‌ ‌so‌ ‌that‌ ‌your‌ ‌safety‌ ‌is‌ ‌not‌‌compromised.‌
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Keep‌ ‌Safety‌ ‌First‌ ‌in‌ ‌Your‌ ‌Mind‌‌

Traveling‌ ‌with‌ ‌your‌ ‌family‌ ‌during‌ ‌the‌ ‌summer‌ ‌can‌ ‌be‌ ‌a‌ ‌great‌ ‌experience.‌ ‌But‌ ‌you‌ ‌will‌ ‌need‌ ‌to‌‌keep‌ ‌safety‌ ‌first‌ ‌on‌ ‌your‌ ‌mind‌ ‌at‌ ‌all‌ ‌times.‌ ‌Make‌ ‌sure‌ ‌to‌ ‌carry‌ ‌your‌ ‌masks, sanitizer, first‌ ‌aid‌ ‌kit‌ ‌and‌ ‌phone‌ ‌with‌‌you‌ ‌in‌ ‌case‌ ‌of‌ ‌trouble.‌ ‌Take‌ ‌all‌ ‌of‌ ‌the‌ ‌routine‌ ‌and‌ ‌special‌ ‌precautions‌ ‌that‌ ‌the‌ ‌situation‌ demands. This will keep you safe on your summer trip.‌
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Taste of the World

Explore These Popular Snacks Around the World

The world loves to snack, so what better way is there to celebrate diversity than food? From European chocolate goodies to spicy nuts or savory meat snacks, here are 10 popular snacks around the world, from 10 different countries.

 

Here are 10 Different Snacks from Around the World

South Africa

South African’s love to munch on J&M Biltong, a type of beef jerky but different. It’s made from a variety of meats including beef, ostrich, and wildebeest. The centuries-old method of massaging the meat cuts with vinegar and spices, then drying it naturally makes for a tasty snack.

The Netherlands

The Dutch are fond of Stroopwafels, a cookie version of the breakfast waffle. They were first made and sold only by bakers in the South Hollan city of Gouda during the 1800s. You’ll find them everywhere in the Netherlands today. They’re made by pressing two thin layers of dough in a waffle iron and then filled with a caramel syrup sandwich style.

Switzerland

The tiny country of Switzerland is famous worldwide for more than its chocolate, but one snack you’ll only find inside Swiss borders is the Migros Appenzeller Biberli, a soft-baked gingerbread cookie filled with marzipan (alone filling). Once only baked for holidays, they can be bought at Migros, the nation’s largest supermarket chain all year long. Best of all, since the chain is a co-op, they’re baked by locals.

Australia

Arnott’s Tim Tams are recognized all across the planet, but they were first made by the Huntington bakery in Sydney, Australia, and the Aussies consume 45 million of them every year. Tim Tams are made of two chocolate malt biscuits with a cream filling and covered in more chocolate. Get them in dark chocolate, white chocolate, mint, and caramel.

Scotland

The Scots relish their teatime, and all across Scotland, you’ll find Tunnock’s Teacakes – tiny cookies topped with a dollop of meringue and dipped in chocolate. The teacakes are the invention of the company’s CFO, Boyd Tunnuck who first made them in 1960. However, the Tunnock Bakery has been a Scottish legend since 1890.

India

You may have noticed that Cashew Nuts are often used in Indian cuisine either as a garnish or made into a paste to use in curries. But for snacking, the nuts are coated with a mix of Indian chili and other spices. You can get them from roadside stands or in markets packaged as Hot & Spicy Cashews by the Laxmi company.

Iceland

Skyr, a low-fat dairy product is proof that Icelanders like to snack healthy. Similar to Greek yogurt, it has probiotic milk cultures native to Iceland. It comes in cups and in yogurt-familiar flavors like strawberry, blueberry, and vanilla.

Japan

In Japan, Onigiri Rice Balls are stuffed with different fillings and wrapped in seaweed. These treats are sold at 7-Elevens across Japan and are as common as the U.S. Slurpee. The fillings include salmon, chicken, turnip wasabi, and grilled beef kalbi. Store managers manage the inventory so that the snacks all always fresh. Go on for more snacks around the world.


Korea

A snack called Honey Butter Chips became wildly popular on the Korean Peninsula in 2014, so much so they became hard to find. Competitors jumped on the bandwagon for the sweet and salty snack market and came up with honey mustard flavored Nongshim Sumi Chips. The tangy and sweet wavy potato chips quickly outsold Honey Butter Chips. They’re sold in Korean convenience stores.

Mexico

Those who are fans of Flaming Hot Cheetos will love Takis, their Mexican cousin. Takis are even hotter and crunchier and come in varieties such as Lime and Salsa Brava and Hot Chili Pepper. They’re sold in convenience stores and supermarkets all around Mexico and are super cheap at only five pesos which is equal to about 28 cents.

Jamaica

When traveling in the Caribbean you will be sure to make a stop in Jamaica and this wonderful island country has a great deal to offer as far as cuisine. The most popular Jamaican snacks are Chanchitas Banana Chips and jerk seasoning. This take on a traditional snack can be great for the waist line as the bananas and plantains they come from are all natural.

Of course, the best way to enjoy these tastes of the world is by traveling to the country they’re native to. But thanks to the Internet and worldwide shipping, some of these popular snacks can be enjoyed right at home.

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Milo the Albino Dino – Real Friendship Begins with Acceptance

I am so glad I was lucky enough to grab an ARC copy from the author. What a treat! Milo the Albino Dino is a MUST read for EVERY SINGLE CHILD who may think they are different, which is, let’s face it, us all. It is so important for kids to learn early how to be kind and empathetic. To stand with those who may need us, just because they may be alone. Also, that every single kid has their own unique qualities. This is such a heart warming tale, my kids had me read and re-read it to them multiple times. Thank you to the author for sharing this with us.

With colorful illustrations and vivid story telling, this book is a beautiful addition to any library.

At RaisingWorldChildren.com, we believe in building diversity and inclusion early and we are proud to support the message of this book to reach as far and wide as we can.

No child should ever feel that they are different just because of how they look. It is so essential that every kid knows that they have unique qualities that make them stand out from the crowd by their character and not how they look. Our favorite part of the book HAS to be when Milo uses his best quality to help his friends in the simplest way possible.

Every person can be helpful to others, no matter the age, or stage. A truly remarkable story for every kid!

It would be ideal for any elementary aged kid 3-10.

Book Description

Milo is having a tough time at school. The other kids won’t play with him because he’s an Albino. The longer this goes on, the sadder and lonelier he feels.

When he tells his mom what’s going on at school, she suggests he find a new friend like him. Soon, Milo is on an adventure of a lifetime searching for another Albino dinosaur. After learning about his journey, a few friends join him and discover what genuine friendship, kindness, and acceptance means.

Milo the Albino Dino teaches young children about awareness and acceptance. This book teaches children how a first impression doesn’t represent who a person is on the inside and how to form friendships without bias.
*The book includes a bonus interactive section at the end.

**It’s perfect for children between the ages of 3 and 8 years and recommended by teachers for home-schooling.

Grab the book now – Amazon       /        Author’s Website

About the Author

Tech Marketer by day and writer and musician by night, Dolev has written many short stories. After his first child was born, he started focusing on children’s books, as he gets regular inspiration from his kids. Their imagination takes him back to when he was a kid, connecting between unrelated things and blending them into a story. As a parent, he tries to use that same method and reply it back to kids, each time with a different message that will help them overcome the obstacles of life they have to cope with.
Dolev resides in North Carolina and has a wife and two kids. Read a review for his first book, Far Beyond the Sun, on our book section :
His next three books are in production now:
Painting on a Weasel
Even Monsters Need to Go Potty
My Neighbor Has it All! – About materialism and joy of life
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Get Your Kids Involved With Volunteering

Getting kids involved with volunteering can be easy. You just need to show them how they can make a difference.
Below are four tips to get your kids into it.

Help Your Kids See Other People’s Needs

Get your kids to start volunteering by showing them how many needs others have. Tell them about the homeless and those who don’t have food on their tables. Share stories about children their ages who don’t have the same kinds of advantages as they do, or tell them about the elderly who are lonely in nursing homes. The more you help your kids understand the needs of others, the more willing they will be to volunteer.

Volunteer Together as a Family

The best way to get your kids involved in volunteering is to do it together as a family. Go to the nursing home to visit those who are sad and lonely or pack up bags of food for those in need. Do yard work at someone’s house or find another project that you can tackle as a family. It will feel nice to do something good together.

Find Ways for Your Kids to Use Their Talents

When you want to get your kids interested in volunteering, you need to find a way for them to feel useful doing it. If your kids enjoy writing or drawing, then get them to volunteer by sending cards or letters to those who are lonely. Check out various charities to see what kind of help they need. Figure out what your kids can do best and get them involved with the right charity so that they will feel good about their contribution.


Make Volunteering a Regular Thing and Make It Fun

Make volunteering as a family a regular thing. You can set a good example to your kids by being willing to give some of your time. Find the right charity to give to, such as Give 2 Kids, and work with it as often as possible. Get your whole family involved and have some fun volunteering. Make it a tradition to go out for ice cream afterward or do something else fun together, so that volunteer days will be a good time with your family.

Get your kids involved in volunteering, and they will feel good about themselves. Your whole family can make a difference for those in need. Find the right charity and start giving back.